For the 2026 school year, there are 26 public high schools serving 12,963 students in Imperial County, CA.
The top-ranked public high schools in Imperial County, CA are Bill M. Manes High School, Sam Webb Continuation and Freedom Academy Of Imperial Valley. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Imperial County, CA public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the California public high school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Imperial County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of California public high schools.
Imperial County, CA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the California average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Calipatria High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in California or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Imperial County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Bill M. Manes High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0095
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0095
Gr: 9-12 | 14 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1
Rank: #22.
Sam Webb Continuation
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
522 West Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-1304
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-1304
Gr: 9-12 | 10 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #33.
Freedom Academy Of Imperial Valley
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
522 West Eighth St.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-5718
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-5718
Gr: K-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Imperial Ave. Holbrook High School
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
322 North Imperial Ave.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3207
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3207
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
San Pasqual Vocational Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Gr: 7-12
Rank: #66.
Southwest High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2001 Ocotillo Dr.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4100
Gr: 9-12 | 1,846 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #77.
Calipatria High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
601 West Main St.
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Calipatria, CA 92233
(760) 348-2254
Gr: 9-12 | 345 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #88.
Imperial High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
517 West Barioni Blvd.
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Imperial, CA 92251
(760) 355-3220
Gr: 9-12 | 1,439 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #99.
Central Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1001 Brighton Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4300
Gr: 9-12 | 2,006 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1010.
Brawley Union High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
480 North Imperial Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-6073
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-6073
Gr: 9-12 | 1,863 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1111.
Holtville High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
755 Olive Ave.
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2926
Holtville, CA 92250
(760) 356-2926
Gr: 9-12 | 516 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 89%
Rank: #1212.
Calexico High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Encinas Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3980
Gr: 9-12 | 2,746 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Rank: #1313.
San Pasqual Valley High School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Rt.1 676 Baseline Rd.
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Winterhaven, CA 92283
(760) 572-0222
Gr: 9-12 | 177 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 96%
Rank: #1414.
Desert Oasis High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1302 South Third St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
Gr: 9-12 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1515.
West Shores High School
(Math: 8% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2381 Shore Hawk Ave.
Salton City, CA 92275
(760) 848-1360
Salton City, CA 92275
(760) 848-1360
Gr: 7-12 | 503 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #1616.
Desert Valley High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
104 West Magnolia St.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5100
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5100
Gr: 9-12 | 162 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Aurora High (Continuation School)
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3940
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3940
Gr: 9-12 | 96 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Valley Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
253 East Ross Ave.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
Gr: K-12 | 205 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
Rank: #1919.
Imperial County Special Education
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 6-9%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-6428
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-6428
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
Imperial County Juvenile Hall/community
Alternative School
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5525
Gr: K-12 | 11 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
Rank: n/an/a
Imperial Pathways Charter
Charter School
1398 Sperber Rd.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5566
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-5566
Gr: 9-12 | 246 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Imperial Valley Rop
Vocational School
687 State St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 482-2600
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 482-2600
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
Mt. Signal Virtual Academy
Alternative School
1001 Brighton Avenue Tr. 25
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-7050
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 312-7050
Gr: 9-12 | 60 students Student-teacher ratio: 30:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: n/an/a
Phoenix Rising High School
Alternative School
1302 South Third St.
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
El Centro, CA 92243
(760) 336-4555
Gr: 9-10 | 20 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1
Rank: n/an/a
Pinnacle Hall Community Day
Alternative School
1391 Kloke Rd.
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3914
Calexico, CA 92231
(760) 768-3914
Gr: 6-12 | 2 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1
Rank: n/an/a
Renaissance
Alternative School
104 Magnolia Ave.
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5110
Brawley, CA 92227
(760) 312-5110
Gr: 9-12 | 22 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Imperial County, CA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Imperial County, CA include Bill M. Manes High School, Sam Webb Continuation and Freedom Academy Of Imperial Valley.
How many public high schools are located in Imperial County?
26 public high schools are located in Imperial County.
What is the racial composition of students in Imperial County?
Imperial County public high schools minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public high schools average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Imperial County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Imperial County include: Southwest High School vs. Central Union High School, Central Union High School vs. Southwest High School, Holtville High School vs. Central Union High School
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